Monthly Archives: November 2012
Alexandria is not, and should not be, Crystal City
By Ted Pulliam, Alexandria
The question that should be asked of every candidate for city council or mayor: What will you do to keep Alexandria from...
King Street lights brighten up Alexandria
By David M. Martin, Alexandria
To the editor:
I want to thank whoever got the Christmas tree lights up on King Street and got most of them...
More action, not rhetoric, will save city’s affordable housing
By Jim Mercury, Alexandria
To the editor:
The Alexandria Times published a story on the pending sale of Hunting Towers on October 11 (“Deal in the works...
Potomac Yard Metro project not worth the cost to residents
By Robert Pringle, Alexandria
To the editor:
Regarding Vice Mayor Kerry Donley’s letter October 25 (“Vice Mayor: setting record straight on Potomac Yard Metro station”), I’m afraid...
Editorial: November elections boost turnout, partisanship
After a noisy year of electioneering in Alexandria, the ballots have been cast and counted: The move to November elections for city council and...
‘Tis the season to stay stress free
By Dr. Marie Steinmetz
How do you approach the holidays?
Is it with dread? How about excitement? Are you exhausted by New Year’s Eve? Thankfully, there...
Bishop Ireton rower sees big success after tentative start on the water
By Melissa Quinn
For Catherine Babiec, rowing is a family affair.
Her father, Daniel, was on the crew team at Boston University well before she was...
City Hall eases sign, display regulations on Alexandria shops
By Derrick Perkins
City Hall eased restrictions on business signs in the historic districts last month, but officials warned shop owners they would begin enforcing...
Waterfront lawsuit heads to state Supreme Court
By Derrick Perkins
A group of residents steadfastly opposed to the waterfront redevelopment plan earned another chance to make their case last month, this time...
Voters favor newcomers for Alexandria School Board
By Derrick Perkins
Voters returned just two incumbents — Marc Williams and Ronnie Campbell — to the school board Tuesday, dislodging vice chair Helen Morris in...